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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Cleveland Guardians and New York Mets are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Progressive Field on Thursday, starting at 1:10 PM ET.
Foster Griffin (12-3, 3.06 ERA) will start on the mound for the Guardians, while the Mets have opted for Nolan McLean (7-7, 3.29 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Guardians a slight edge with a 53.5% win probability over the Mets.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Mets vs. Guardians matchup, including best bets and picks.
Mets vs. Guardians prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Mets and Guardians, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Guardians a 53.5% chance of beating the Mets.
According to our model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 64.6% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 54.5% chance of going over,.
Mets vs. Guardians odds [8/6/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mets | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-203) | -1.5 (+194) |
| Moneyline | +117 | -115 |
| Total | o7.5 (+125) | u7.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mets vs. Guardians picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Guardians -1.5 | +194 |
| Moneyline | Mets | +117 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +125 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mets vs. Guardians game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB game between the Guardians and Mets at Progressive Field is scheduled to commence at 1:10 PM ET.
- Who: New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Time: 1:10 PM ET/10:10AM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict the Guardians, with a 53.5% win probability, will likely beat the Mets in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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